HCM City to permit reopening of dine-in services from next week
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City plans to resume dine-in services in some areas where the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought under control from next week, said Phan Van Mai, chairman of the municipal government.
Mai told media workers on the sidelines of the ongoing national Assembly session that the southern metropolis will announce COVID-19 alert levels in all of its localities on October 25, and the local administrations will then consider reopening services based on the alert levels.
The Government has recently issued Resolution No128 detailing four COVID-19 alert levels in Vietnam with virus risks measured on case numbers, vaccination coverage and medical capacity in localities.
Level 1 (green) applies to localities that have controlled the coronavirus and moved into a new normal.
Level 2 (orange) applies to localities that are at a medium risk of virus transmission.
Level 3 (yellow) applies to localities at a high risk of virus transmission, and Level 4 (red) is applicable to localities at a very high risk of virus transmission.
Several industries in HCM City has resumed services since October 1 with the exception of bars, beer clubs, pubs, spas, massages, beauty services, dine-in services, cinemas, circuses, discos, karaoke parlours, video games, flea markets, and lottery services.
The municipal Department of Industry and Trade has recently proposed allowing food catering services to resume operations, including take-away and in-person services. Such food outlets are required to meet COVID-19 prevention and control measures set by both the health sector and local authorities.
